Persimmon Homes has secured planning permission for 65 new homes on the former Grove Airfield site.

Vale of White Horse District Council has granted planning approval on a Persimmon Wessex scheme for 65 high-quality homes, as the next phase of the developer’s Wellington Gate site.

The builder will transfer 22 of the new homes to a housing association as affordable.

Wellington Gate, on the old airfield between Wantage and Grove, will eventually have 1,500 homes. Currently available for purchase are, two, three, four and five-bed properties from £274,995.

Alongside the new homes, Persimmon has delivered a primary school with sport pitches.

Julian Roper, managing director at Persimmon Homes Wessex, said: “We are delighted to have secured the next phase of planning permission from the Vale of White Horse District Council to deliver 65 new homes for local people at our Wellington Gate site.

“This development is already delivering significant benefits and investment in the local community such as a new school, sports facilities, green open spaces, and other community projects.

“We are particularly grateful to the Vale of White Horse District Council for working collaboratively on this scheme, and to our dedicated project team. Together we are set to bring thousands of high-quality and affordable homes to the local area for local people.”

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